Samsara

Overview

Darta, a man from an impoverished family, is rejected by the wealthy parents of the woman he loves. Desperate, he strikes a bargain with the Monkey King, performing a dark ritual to gain wealth. However, in doing so, he accidentally curses his wife and child to a life of suffering. Rooted in Indonesian mysticism, this universal narrative explores the insatiable hunger to become something one is not and the boundaries one is willing to cross to achieve it.

Directed by Garin Nugroho

Top cast

Ario Bayu

Darta

Juliet Burnett

Sinta

G

Gus Bang Sada

The Monkey King / Sinta's Father

N

Ni Ketut Arini

The House Keeper

C

Cok Sawitri

Darta's Friends #1

Valentine Payen-Wicaksono

Sinta's Mother

S

Siko Setyanto

Monkey Colony Commander

Alit Aryani Willems

The Balian

I

I Wayan Wira Kusuma

Wana

I

I Putu Jaya Kusuma

Little Darta

T

Tara Anindya Butterly

Little Sinta

N

Nyoman Darwin Setiabudi

Darta's Friends #2

I

I Kadek Agung Arya Krisna Kusmawa

Darta's Friends #3

Details